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We are the Eastleigh Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

KINGLEY VALE NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE - WEST SUSSEX

40-50 minutes from Eastleigh by car. To get there approach the village of East Ashling from the west on the B2146 and where the road goes sharp right go left into Stoke Road, follow this road until it also goes sharp right and here go left to find the car park. Share cars if possible and park tidily as the car park is well used.

The nature reserve is famous for its Yew Tree groves and its grassland habitat. The walk will also include Bow Hill, Goosehill Camp, Stoughton Down and the Devil's Humps. The paths are well established but being chalkland can be slippery in wet weather so ensure you have boots with good grips. There is 866 feet of climbing. 

Take a picnic lunch and drink and something for mid-morning break. 

To assist in the completion of the attendance register please send an email on the link provided to confirm you are coming before 20.00 on 6 August 2025. If everybody who has registered is in attendance the walk may start earlier. 

 

 

Thursday, 7 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ascent:
264m / 866ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 82462 08785
Nearest postcode:
PO18 9BE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car Park north of East Ashling, West Sussex

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking